Paradigm Spine has won FDA premarket approval for its coflex device, a minimally invasive motion-preserving interlaminar stabilization device for spinal stenosis.
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Stryker has reported $781 million in quarterly sales for its reconstructive business line, down 1.1 percent compared to the same quarter last year.
Orthopedic surgeons are more satisfied with their experiences with medical device companies than other specialty physicians, according to the Millennium Research Group.
Johnson & Johnson has reported $7.1 billion in worldwide sales of its medical and diagnostic devices for the third quarter, up 12.5 percent compared to the same quarter last year.
Brian McCollum has been promoted to president of Orthofix's spine global business unit.
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Nexxt Spine, a manufacturer of spinal implants and surgical instrumentation, has launched a new and improved website.
Lanx has raised $8.7 million as part of a larger goal to raise $15.1 million, according to a Medcity News report.
A district court judge has granted a motion by Wright Medical Group to toss most allegations made by a patient and his wife, according to a Mass Device report.
Symmetry Surgical has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with AMT Electrosurgery in Canada.
An analysis conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers shows overall implantable device operating profit declined from 2010 to 2011, suggesting the industry segment may no longer be king in the medical device market.